APS General Fellowship
APS Fellowship recognizes members for their outstanding efforts to advancing physics. Members may meet the requirements for Fellowship through:
- Exceptional original research and publication
- Significant innovative contributions in the application of physics to science and technology
- Remarkable advancements in the teaching of physics
- Exemplary service and participation in APS activities
Rules and eligibility
Nominating a colleague for APS Fellowship is a way to commend them for excellence in physics and their service to the physics community.
To nominate a colleague for APS Fellowship, you and the additional nominating co-sponsor must be active APS members.
Please also ensure that the individual is an APS member in good standing.
Process and selection
To nominate a colleague for APS Fellowship, please include the following:
- The nominee's name
- The co-sponsor's name, and email address
- A 300 character suggested citation that does not include the nominee's name, gendered pronouns, or symbols, and begins with, "For..."
- A 2,500 character paragraph expanding on the citation to indicate the originality and significance of the contributions
- A PDF sponsor's recommendation letter
- The co-sponsor's recommendation letter, which must be uploaded by the co-sponsor
- The nominee's curriculum vitae (CV), which must include academic and employment history, professional honors, a list of principal publications only, and other significant contributions to physics
- Optional: Up to two additional PDF letters of support, which must be uploaded by the letter writers
Selection Committee
- John Marston (Chair)
- Gabriela Gonzalez
- Beverly Hartline
- Kenneth Brown
- Kandice Tanner
- Laurie McNeil
- Robert Bernstein
- David Hall
- William Ratcliff
Recent recipients
Benjamin Abeles
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Maris A Abolins
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E Dwight Adams
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Raymond V Adams
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Stephen L Adler
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APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
Nominees for and holders of APS Honors (prizes, awards, and fellowship) and official leadership positions are expected to meet standards of professional conduct and integrity as described in the APS Ethics Standards. Violations of these standards may disqualify people from consideration or lead to revocation of honors or removal from office.